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By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER Those driving down Vine Street Monday may have noticed Fostoria’s City Park was packed full of youngsters. Approximately 80 area children showed up for the kickoff of the Summer Recreation Program: Fostoria Community Enriching Our Youth,...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER While Sunday’s 143rd commencement ceremony at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School was about the end of high school careers for 106 graduates, it was also about new beginnings. The speakers dreamed about the beginning of their futures but also...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER The typical summer day for kids may be playtime outside or game time inside. However, educators are informing students there are other ways for kids to find adventure this summer. Fostoria City Schools is again offering an educational program, with a...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER While many students may be excited school is out for the summer, their parents may be worried about how they’re going to get another meal on the table. According to Fostoria City School Food Service Director Holly Reinbolt, about 75 percent of...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER A local organization is chugging right along with plans to bring a piece of rail history to town. The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society bought a metal caboose through United Country — Walton Realty & Auction Co., LLC from the Craig Estate...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning in a market on South Town Street. According to Fostoria Fire Chief Ken Chapman, crews responded to a report of a fire at The Tracks, 418 S. Town St., at...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER Exactly 21 days into her 8th year of life, Brooklyn Ware received news that would change her life forever. In 2008, she visited the doctor for a routine checkup, one that required more tests than usual and ended with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes....

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER A member of Fostoria’s police force is now safely protecting and serving in style. Fostoria Police Department’s K9 Officer Marley received his first bulletproof and stab-protective vest roughly two weeks ago through an anonymous donation....

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER When May 25 arrives, school will be out for the summer for Fostoria City Schools’ students. While summer is typically a time students use to relax and unwind from nine months of learning, officials said they believe it’s important for...

By MORGAN MANNS STAFF WRITER Area students may have found themselves in the presence of award-winning educators. Four teachers from local schools were awarded with leader and service awards March 8 during the Northwestern Ohio Education Association’s Annual Awards Banquet...